Think before choosing a pharmacy

Author: Admin

Deciding on the right pharmacy for you:

Choosing a pharmacy and a pharmacist is important. You should find a pharmacy where you feel welcome and where the staff explains things well.

Remember that pharmacists are an important member of the healthcare team. When they prepare your medicines, they check your history and allergies, look for possible interactions, and contact your prescriber if they have any questions about the appropriateness of the medicine. When you use the same pharmacy for all your medicines, it will be easier for your pharmacist to know about your medicine history and changes in your prescribed medicines.

Be careful if you use an online pharmacy. About half of the medicines bought from websites that hide their addresses are counterfeit (fake).

New medicine? Here are 10 questions to ask your pharmacist:

1. What is the name of the medicine (brand and generic names)?
2. What is this medicine used for? How is it going to help me?
3. When should I notice a difference or improvement?
4. How (for example, by mouth or inhaled) and when should I take this medicine?
5. Should I avoid any foods, drinks, or other medicines while taking this medicine?
6. What are the possible side effects and how do I prevent or manage them?
7. What should I do if I miss a dose?
8. How should I store the medicine?
9. Does my insurance cover this medicine?
10. Where can I get written information about this medicine?

Source: https://www.pfizer.com/products/medicine-safety/tips/at-your-pharmacy